Delta shutdown of Comair likely to have no impact at ALB

Delta Air Lines said Friday it would shut down its Comair regional subsidiary, which operates a fleet of 50-passenger regional jets, by the end of September and switch those flights to larger aircraft. The airline said passengers have been demanding roomier flights, according to the Associated Press.

Data from Albany International Airport showed that Comair last served Albany in May, when it carried 1,488 passengers and had 64 departures for the month. Delta now depends on several other regional carriers to operate its Delta Connection flights in and out of Albany.